How should we prepare for the Truth of Christ with all of the world's Turmoil?

How should we prepare for the Truth of Christ with all of the world’s Turmoil?

As Easter gets closer with us reaching the reality of our redemption what should we think about the possibility of violence that challenges our faith?  Is there any scripture that might remove our fear that could otherwise overwhelm us? 

When St. John wrote the visions of Revelation when the Lord Jesus presented him with the warnings to the seven churches as a sign of hope for their  needs if they trusted and believed .  He said, “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “the one who is and who was and who is to come, the almighty.”  (Rv 1: 8).  

John sees Christ in glory and hears him (Jesus) describe himself in terms to encourage Christians by emphasizing his victory over death.  (Rv 1: 9 - 20). (footnote)

It is here that we must also see Christ, as in the Transfiguration, a Risen Christ who is in all his glory even days before he is crucified.  What is it that might become our fear or doubt that the view of war or tragic encounters might envelop our peaceful approach that is Christ alone?  

Just like the theme of eschatological events that will occur, this same view of momentous occurrences today will have many of us groping for an understanding of what the scenes of nations preparing for war might affect all of us before Christ returns.

During the season of Advent we look with open minds and hearts to a hope that God promised with the Incarnation of Christ.  Lent is no different since this also prescribes a truth that gives us something greater than hope.  We receive the answer to the Truth that is God’s complete assurance that his Word is living and redeeming for all of us, if we accept his Passion. 

As John took the urging of Christ to write this book of hope, he also extended to each the path to eternal life with Christ and allowed us to see what we will not have to endure the tragedy for non-believers.

How should we prepare for the Truth, who is Christ,  in the midst of worldly apostasy that is coming upon the Church and her Catechism’s teaching?  A continued belief with the grace of God that is our safety net to eternal life with God.

Earlier I wrote about emptying ourselves of unneeded baggage and making room for the Son of God, Jesus Christ, to come in and dwell with us.  Now we need to adhere to the dryness that is always around until the presence of Christ brings us the water that flows within us refreshing our need for life that never will end.  The woman at the Well learned that.  We too will find it deep within us.

Ralph B. Hathaway